Strength Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
INTRODUCTION Although concrete masonry foundation walls can be constructed without reinforcing steel, reinforcement may be required for walls supporting large…
INTRODUCTION Although concrete masonry foundation walls can be constructed without reinforcing steel, reinforcement may be required for walls supporting large…
INTRODUCTION Basements provide: economical living, working and storage areas; convenient spaces for mechanical equipment; safe havens during tornadoes and other…
INTRODUCTION Masonry infill refers to masonry used to fill the opening in a structural frame, known as the bounding frame….
INTRODUCTION Construction of masonry wall systems is possible without the use of mortar. The use of standard CMU units laid…
INTRODUCTION The 1999 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 (ref. 1), was the first masonry code…
INTRODUCTION The combination of concrete masonry and steel reinforcement provides a strong structural system capable of resisting large compressive and…
INTRODUCTION Historically, degree of seismic risk and the resulting design loads have been linked to seismic zones, with higher seismic…
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry fences and garden walls are used to fulfill a host of functions, including privacy and screening, security…
INTRODUCTION Sound barrier walls are increasingly being used to reduce the impact of traffic noise on properties abutting major urban…
INTRODUCTION The masonry arch, one of mans’ oldest architectural forms, is defined as a rigid span curving upward between two…